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Sailors of boats both big and small will be morning the passing of one of the UK’s top helms from that golden era of the 1960s and 1970s.

In the quest for a greener maritime future, there is no one-size-fits-all solution and a variety of technologies must be considered to continue reducing carbon emissions from recreational boats, writes ICOMIA’s CEO Joe Lynch (right), technic...

British sailor Pip Hare has been rescued by the RNLI after running aground off Cornwall.

“There are virtually no barriers to the use of our product,” says Stijn Leenders, marketing support for Rim Drive Technology (RDT), headquartered in the Netherlands. “It may take some time to get used to an electric engine. But t...

Companies that pollute the environment in the UK can now be hit with unlimited financial penalties from the Environment Agency.

Vetus has been busily changing its outlook over the past decade. While marketing director Sander Gesink readily admits the company was once seen as a warehouse stocking all manner of marine goods, it’s now a hub of innovation which has taken...

Footage captured by passersby shows the moment a boat full of football fans became wedged under London’s Hammersmith Bridge as it attempted to pass beneath it.

The Jubilee Sailing Trust (Tenacious) Limited JST(T)L, the company that owns and operates the tall ship S.V. Tenacious, has closed.

A sentiment poll by UK trade body, British Marine, which tracks quarterly sales performance and outlook among its members, reveals a diverse landscape for the UK marine industry. The findings for Q4 2023 show that 23 per cent of members saw a rise...

German boatbuilder Tyde has partnered with BMW on The Open, a 15-metre foiling luxury day yacht powered by electric propulsion.

The UK’s Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has issued its final report into the collision between the high-speed passenger craft Seadogz and a navigation buoy on 22 August 2020 in Southampton Water, on the UK south coast.

“What’s holding the industry back is there are competing ‘fuels of the future’ including hydrogen, ammonia, LNG and battery power,” says Dr. Stephen Weatherley (above). “All of the fuels have advantages and disa...

Yamaha Motor will unveil a prototype hydrogen-powered outboard motor at the Miami International Boat Show 2024.

Sanlorenzo Yachts UK has expanded its sales and marketing team with two new appointments.

Last month (Nov 2023), EP Technologies launched its latest solid-state battery. According to the company, the new battery employs solid electrolytes instead of the liquid electrolytes found in conventional lithium-ion batteries. It says that this ...

Discover the top destinations for yacht charters in 2024, allowing you to plan your next voyage in some of the most sought-after locations around the globe.

Pen Duick VI second , Spirit of Helsinki third, Maiden fourth across the line with a Steinlager 2 and Lion NZ escort, recreating Whitbread History!

With the boating season winding down for many and winterisation looming, now is the perfect time for boaters to invest in repowering their vessels to ensure a smooth on the water experience ready for the next boating season.

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh joined Royal National Lifeboat Institution representatives at Windsor Castle for the handover of RNLB Her Majesty The Queen to The Historic Dockyard Chatham.

Two firefighters have been injured battling a blaze that erupted at a historic yacht club in Los Angeles County, California.